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Christmas Eve Plus A Birthday

We just dont celebrate Christmas Eve today in my family. Today is also my Grandpas birthday. Even though he passed away a few years ago he is never forgotten. We may not be partying down here but I bet he is partying up in heaven. Telling his jokes to everyone and eating cake. My Grandpa was my father figure to me and he was the sweetest guy in the entire world. Happy Birthday Grampa. By the way, the photo above is my grandpa and I.

So, today I wrapped the three Christmas presents I got my mother. Took me a long time since I cant wrap. I forgot how to partially but I tried my best. Callie had fun getting in my way and playing with the wrapping paper. Silly cat. Anyways, I hope she will like the three gifts. I think she will. Its really the thought that counts. Cant show you the gifts yet but I will tomorrow. Keep patient. Santa will deliver them soon.

Yes, the dogs and the cat have gifts for Christmas too. They are part of the family so of course they are on the gift list. The dogs are lucky I did not find any cute clothes that I wanted for them this year. Hehe. This year the dogs are getting some treats and toys. For Callie’s first Christmas with us she is getting little toy mice to bat around. Sorry Callie no real mice allowed in my room.

I took these two photos of the dogs today. Well, I took a set but I thought I would just share two and these are the two favorites of mine. I was thinking how we needed some pack portrait. So, here are two Christmas portraits of my pack. Amazingly they all stayed still and cooperated. What do you think of them?

Before you know it Christmas will be here. So, I will wish everyone an early Christmas just in case you wont be around tomorrow. My grandma is coming over for Christmas, which will be nice. Its always great to have the family together. Hope everyone has a joyful Christmas and has fun. I will talk to you all soon and will post my Christmas day adventure tomorrow night. Ho Ho Ho! Merry Early Christmas.

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An Eaten Pumpkin

Winter is just around the corner and the eaten pumpkin on our front steps is the proof. The squirrels took all the inside of the pumpkin before winter comes. They need to gather all the food they can before it goes scarce with the snow and really cold weather. Stock up squirrels.

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59 Is Just A Number

Happy Birthday Mom! Today was my moms 59th year old birthday. Hope she enjoyed it because I enjoyed spending her birthday with her. I made my mom a birthday card. Yes, I made the card. I always make the cards for her and my grandma. Its one of a kind card which makes it extra special. My mom, grandma and I went to an Italian restaurant for dinner and oh my it was delicious. I had gnocchi which was amazing and the best I ever had. I really had a wonderful time spending time with my family. Lets all wish my mom a happy 59th birthday.

Dont worry mom, 59 is just a number. I dont see you as it. I dont see you as any number. I see you as my one and only mom who I love and adore. No number will ever define you to me. It all depends on who you are inside and not whats on the outside. People always look at someone a certain way depending on their age but they forget the important part which is the soul and the beauty of the person inside. Mom you are still a very determined and fun person. Just remember do not let the number be who you are. xoxo

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A Thankful Thanksgiving

Do you know why I love Thanksgiving? Alright, besides all of the good food and seeing family. Its a time to remember of everything that I am thankful for and I cherish. I mean really we should all realize what we are thankful for everyday but sometimes we forget.

There is so much that I am thankful for. I am not going into deep detail because the list probably would never end. The main two people that I am thankful for are my mother and my grandma. I would not be the person that I am today if it was not for their guidance and love. My family may be small but its strong and we stick together through everything. Love is stronger than anything.Thanks mother and grandma.

Another thing I am thankful for are my furry family. They are always teaching me something through their patience, love and their unique personalities. They give so much love and sometimes more love than a lot of people out there. They may not talk but they really help guide me through life. Knowing that they will always love me and be there is all I need from them. Thanks Princess, Lady, Oliver and Callie.

Last thing that I am thankful for that I am going to share is Life. Sounds ridiculous? Well, its not. You never know when you could be taking your last walk, eating your last meal or even breathing your last breath. We all know life is short but sometimes we do not realize how short it can be. No one knows exactly when they are going to die. So, cherish every second of it and take every chance you get to enjoy it. Thanks God for giving me life.

It was a great day full of family time with my mom and grandma. Since, my grandma lives in an assistant living place my mom brought her over to our house for Thanksgiving. She had fun and enjoyed seeing me. Grandma has a tendency to repeat herself but what would you expect at her grand age. Hey, at least I will never forget our conversations. They are glued into my brain. She sure is one tough lady and enjoyed the food mom made. P.S. She thought it was Christmas. I guess she is excited for gifts. Do not worry Grandma, Christmas will be here shortly.

The only time you will ever see my mom spend hours in the kitchen cooking is for holidays like Thanksgiving. She is not a big cooker but when she does cook it tastes good. All the food was good today. Well, besides the zucchini, but thats because I dont like it. Eww. Icky. I did eat the turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, green beans and the mashed yams. I was stuffed after all that food. Probably gained a few pounds but thats alright. That will burn off pretty quickly.

I hope everyone had a nice thankful Thanksgiving like I did. Hope you all ate a lot and had a few laughs. I do hope you all took a moment and realized what you are truely thankful for. So, my question for you all is what is your favorite food to eat on Thanksgiving? Mine is stuffing. Its always yummy and good. Stay thankful. Peace.

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Happy 95th Birthday Grandma

Grandma_95th_Birthday_09My Grandma is 95 today and she is still going strong. Even though her memory is not that great and asks me a hundred times what grade I am in she is still very witty. One lady who was at the brink of death and now is back to her strong self. She amazes me everyday how she went through so much and is where she is today. So, for her birthday we went to this wonderful Italian restaurant called Andreas. They have amazing food. I always get some sort of pasta because it is so good. Tonight I got gnocchi and it was delicious! I am stuffed. It was nice for my Grandma to get out. She enjoyed it so, so did my mom and I. Happy Birthday Grandma!

Ah, its been an overall a good day. No big drama at school and  nice celebration of my Grandma’s birthday. Could not ask for more in a day. It is time to relax. Time to blast some good music. Time to just enjoy the night before another day of school comes by way. Well, I hope you all enjoyed this Monday and found something positive about it and I will chitty chat with you all soon. Peace.